BELGRADE (Interstat) — FMP built a double-digit lead by halftime and held off Partizan for a 92-79 victory Friday at Stark Arena. The visitors outscored Partizan 25-18 in the first quarter, 22-18 in the second and 22-17 in the third to take a 69-53 advantage. Partizan rallied with a 26-23 edge in the fourth quarter but could not overcome the deficit.

Carlik Jones led Partizan with 17 points and 10 assists. Nick Calathes added 12 points and three rebounds. Aleksa Radanov scored eight points, and Joffrey Lauvergne had three points and six rebounds. For FMP, Marko Radovanovic contributed two points and three rebounds.

FMP improved to 14-15, while Partizan dropped to 44-26. The Serbian KLS game marked the fourth meeting between the teams this season, with Partizan winning the previous three, including two in overtime. FMP next hosts Spartak on Sunday. Partizan travels to Dubai for a two-game series beginning June 4.